/ h:;',/2 g- 7 J!\ornep 􀀍arisb 􀀎ems CAMPSIE CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * RIVERSIDE AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES ALWAYS REQUIRED FOR WAITING PURCHASERS * * * Offices at: Bray Englefield Green Windsor Telephone Windsor 869055 THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES V ALUA T IONS & RESTORA TIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APPLETREE COTTAGE·ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY·N,. WINDSOR·BERKS PATIOS•FENCING·TURFING·PRUNING·ROTOVATING·TREE FELLING TEL, BURNHAM 106286) 61768 • 61084 • DAYTIME, BURNHAM 63259 79HIGHSTREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. C J. GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m (s,x days /J week) Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES SUNDAY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 8. 00a.m. 10.2 0a.m. 10.30a.m. 8.00a.m. 10.30 a.m. PRIEST-IN-CHARGE OF DORNEY CHURCHWARDEN Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Holy Communion Family Service Revd. Colin H. Pontin 3 Leigh Park, Datchet, Slough, Berks, SL3 9JP. Tel: Slough 40745 Mrs. J. Richmond Ranworth, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 26972 To contact the Revd. Colin Pontin either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 most• ISSUE NO. 1/87 FEBRUARY, 1987 E D I T O R I A L "We don't bother much about dress and manners in England, because as a nation we don't dress well and we've no manners." This observation by GBS written some fifty or so years ago, may have been true, half-true or simply a licenced witticism. Whatever the authorship I find the association of dress and manners very pertinent, for it has long been my contention that the way we dress affects our behaviour. Viewing a recent television documentary of the 1950's I was impressed by three things. The quality of the language, the mode of dress and the general demeanour of crowds. Although at the time all three were probably considered thoroughly reprehensible, from a distance of thirty years it seems a much more civilised and gentle world. The swinging sixties introduced new and exciting fashions and for a time brought a bizarre elegance to those bold enough to adopt them. Those peacock plumages convinced us and the Prime Minister t􀆛at we had never had it so good. As times became less good so fashions became less ostentatious and eventually degenerated into the 'casual' era. Casualness has now reached the point where 'the unkempt look' would not be an inappropriate tag. I am frequently dismayed by the general scruffiness of the people I see on my daily travels to London. Not down-and-outs, not the unemployed, but people who are making their way to 􀆜erk and to the many colleges of education. An evening visit to Leice􀆝ter Squa􀆞e quickly convinces one that slovenliness is an international trait. Aggressive attitudes are fostered by many of the present styles, 􀆟e macho image of the bomber-jacket being a prime example. Dressed in the modern fashion one can take part in an affray without any concern for one's appearance whereas a man in a tailored suit is loath to endanger the crease in his trousers. A wise Government would lead a campaign for sartorial reform. Then, when demonstrators took to the streetsin their pin-striped ensembles, militants would be armed with nothing more offensive than a clothes brush. I submit that dress and behaviour, behaviour and dress, are intrinsically linked and suggest that had God put Adam and Eve in Evening Dress, instead of leaving them naked in Eden, we would have escaped original sin: for no well-dressed woman would consort with a serpent. Charles Dickens put it in a nutshell:- "Any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he's well dressed." *********************** - l - From the Revd.Colin H. Pontin. We are now well and truly launched into 1987. The Christmas decorations have been put away for another year, the last mincepie has, thankfully, been eaten, the last bubble of champagne has burst and we can all subside back into normality. The sad thing is that, too often, faith is put away with the decorations. The good will and consciousness of God which breaks out over the holiday seems to disappear and the good news of Christmas is lost. The truth is, the message of Christmas is the best news there is for 1987. God is at work in the world, in the hearts of men and women, in us if we will let him, to be his ambassadors in a world which still seems to prefer darkness rather than light. We cannot tell what sort of year 1987 will turn out to be. We know that it will inevitably bring pain and pleasure, joys and sorrows. We cannot deny the power of evil in the world. We do know, however, that Jesus came to outface evil, to defeat death and to bring light into the darkness. The victory has been won, and this can be our victory too as we trust and follow Christ. This does not mean that we are detached from reality. As Christians we are to be the expression of God in the world; to be his soldiers and servants. There will be real battles to be fought in the days ahead, political, economic, social, spiritual and personal, and as Christians we need to be involved. Christ called us to be 'salt' and 'light' and neither are of any use if they are contained. It is only as we are involved and active that the power and light of Christ will be seen. This sort of participation calls for humility and dependance on God. Knowing what he wants us to do, being guided and, just as important, receiving from and giving encouragement and strength to one another. Meeting together in church, worshipping together, meeting for Bible Study and prayer are not just activities to keep the church going but a vital necessity if we are to grow in our faith and to maintain an effective Christian witness in the world. The Christian gospel is good news to be heard This is the task to which God has called us. responsibility but also a great privilege. Colin Pontin. and seen through It is a great us. Don't forget:- 1. There is a Bible Study and Prayer Group every Thursday evening in the Vicarage from 8.00-9.00 p.m. - 2 - 2. The Family Service takes place at 10.30 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month. (next FS.lst Feb.). These services are short and informal; a place where the whole family can worship together from the oldest to the youngest. You will be very welcome at either or both of the above. LENT CHARITY LUNCHES Charity lunches will be held every Thursday during Lent from 12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m. at the homes listed below. Do come and support them, they are most enjoyable as well as helping various charities, each hostess chooses to which charity the money raised will be given. March 5th - Joy Richmond, 31, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. March 12th - Sarah Armstrong, Badgers, 'Jillage Road, Dorney. March 19th -Bridget Ames - Pear 'i'ree Cottage, Dorney. March 26th - Avril Poole - 17, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. April 2nd - Alison Fell - Old Dimmings, Village Road, Dorney. April 9th - Margaret Perryman -Waverley,Lake End Road, Taplow. April 16th - Gill Hayton, 46, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. *********************** THE W.I. and DORNEY GUIDES are holding a COFFEE MORNING at 'Melrose' Wednesday February 25th 10.30 a.m. in aid of 1 Royal .National Institute for the Blind. ! Raffle ......... Bring & Buy . ........ . ]_______________________________________________ J - 3 - ST . JAMES DUTY ROSTER 15th February 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10. 30 a.m. 1st Reader 10 . 30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 22nd February 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10 .30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 1st March 8 .00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader Cleaning Coffee 4th March 7 . 30 p.m. Sidesman 1st Reader 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. SEPTUAGESIMA 9TH SUNDAY BEFORE Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Richmond Mr . Dollimore Lindsay Harding EASTER Matthew 5 , l 1 Corinthians 4 : 8 Miss Breslin# Mrs. King & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Robb Mr. & Mrs. Pepler SEXAGESIMA 8TH SUNDAY BEFORE Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr . Pepler EASTER 12 13 Mr. Hayton Mrs. Handy Mark James 2 , l - 12 5 , 13 - 16 Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Westendorp & Mrs. Pepler Mrs. Harpur & Mrs . Allen Mrs . Baker & Mrs . Griffiths Holy Communion Family Service QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY Mrs. Breslin Mr. Belcher To be advised Mrs. Ames ; readings to be advised Mrs. Keith & Mrs. Ashley ASH WEDNESDAY Evensong Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Parker - 4 - Matthew Isaiah 16 , 21 - end 1 , 11 - 20 8th March 8 .00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Srmday School Cleaning Coffee CONFIRMATION 1987 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Ames Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Pepler Mrs. Baker, Mrs . Mrs. Richmond Matthew 4 : 1 - 11 Hebrews 2: 14 - 􀃢nd Westendorp & Mrs. Hayton Mrs . Perryman & Mrs . Dover Service for Confirmation has been provisionally arranged for the 5th July 1987 possibly at St. Marys Datchet. Will anyone seeking Confirmation please contact me as soon as possible as preparation classes are to commence in the immediate future . Colin Pontin. ************************** DORNEY PLAYERS Dorney Players present "CLERICAL ERRORS" by Georgina Read. A comedy to be performed in Dorney Village Hall on .26t.h, 27th & 28th February 1987 at 8 p.m. Tickets are £2: and El for OAP and children. They will be on salu at the door before each performance, or from members of the cast on Tel.No . Maidenhead 22537, B ' ham 3859, B 'ham 64176, B 'ham 63664, M'head 25039 or B 'ham 5611. **************** - 5 - Wardens Desk - January 1987 Greetings and a Happy New Year to you all. I hope th at this year will be a happy and pro sperous year for us all. Just recently I was able to join Wardens of other Christian Youth Residential Centres for their annual conference. This year it was held at Champion House Edale, in the Derbyshire Peak District. The setting was beautiful surrounded by the Hills right at the beginning of the 'Pennine Way '. The main business was 'marketing our centres ', and was quite thorough in indentifying not what we would like to be doing, but more what the people who use the centres wanted. Many of the centres already have schools coming to stay for mid week visits, and they are in use for about 60% of the year with such groups. The Church and other yo uth groups also use th ese other centres, as they do in Dorney, for weekends. It was a valuable few days listening and participating in the group discussions and learning more about each other􀆠 work, frustrations and joys. There was a time for worship each day, and at the end of the three full days we had a session of Drama, led by '􀆡inetic Theatre '. we were led in some loosening up exercises and thoughts about how drama can be used to express without words what we need to say. We were then led in an exercise to pu t the regular Prayers from an anglican church service into Drama. Working in threes and fours we were led to expre ss the need of the World, the Church, the siCk and the community. The result was quite moving and with a small piece of scripture to ground these together we realised that Christ was there, in and close to all we do. He understands and cares deeply for us all, and wants to be with us to help and encourage our lives in the good as well as the bad. Perhaps the greatest experience I had was to have instruction in climbing rock faces. Dangling on a piece of rope was not an easy experience but it was good realising that we had to trust someone and have confidence in our ability and someone else who held the life line. We were also able to do an exercise in 'Orienteering ' and an option of caving too. All of th ese were great fun and added to the enjoyment and encouragement of sharing a few days in the company of Wardens who are involved with young people helping th em to develop and enjoy life to the full. - 6 - • With good wishes to one and all for 1987. Adrian Cotterill Warden at the Dorney Parish Eton College Project. P.S. We welcome Janet Watson, who has taken over the Catering and Housekeeping from Judith Coggins (Judith left, to take a Nanny Job, at the end of November.). Saturday 17th Friday 13th Friday 10th SWlday 12th SWlday 10th DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PROGRAMME - 1987 January Winter Dance March Steak Pie Supper April Cheese/Wine April Spring Gardens Competition May Bring & Buy Sale July - date to be advised Open Evening Sunday 19th July Summer Gardens Competition Saturday 25th July Barbecue Saturday 5th September Summer Show Saturday 19th September Harvest Supper Friday 23rd October Cheese/Wine Friday 20th November A . G.M. 1988 Saturday 16th January Winter Dance Coach Trip A date will be advised when the venue has been chosen . Please book early for main events to avoid disappointment. ******************** J U M B L E S A L E ********************* Jumble Sale on February 6th for Church Funds and another charity to be decided. ******************** - 7 - Friday 6th February Wednesday 25th February Thursday, Friday & Saturday Wednesday 26th-28th February 18th March DIARY OF EVENTS Jumble Sale, Village Hall. W.I. & Dorney Guides Coffee Morning 10. 30 a.m. @ Melrose. 􀆢Dorney Players present Clerical Errors (Dorney Village Hall @ 8 p.m . Dorney Parish Council A.G.M. See items in other parts of the magazine re dates for - Lent Charity Lunches and Dorney & District Horticultural Society Programme 1987. DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2. 30 p .m. DORNEY P .T.A. Meet first Monday of every month for P .T.A. Committee Meeting. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Second Tuesday of every month at 8 .00 p.n.'. ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE Village Hall. Second Tuesday of every other month at 7.45 p.m . preceding the Parish Council Meeting. I ,, DORNEY P.C.C. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. , Dorney Vicarage. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. *********************** - 8 - I ,, , THE PARISH PUMP Notes of Parish Council Meeting December 1986 . , 1. Land at Manor Farm. The TWA informed us that they intend to restore the land to a viable farm selling turf and trees. The sludge affected soil is to be sold away for landscaping. Concern was expressed at any possibility of toxicity in the soil in the landscape products. We are writing to them in the hope that our fears may be groundless. As regards the digging of lagoons for sewage settlement, the selling of the soil and any consequent gravel extraction, we have been informed by Slough council which is the appropriate planning authority that the TWA have been told to stop work until the correct planning applications have been received. Work still seems to be going on in spite of this assurance. 2. Parish rate for 1987/8. Draft accounts were received together with budgets for the coming year and it was decided that the Parish CoW1cil would seek a rate precept of 2.3p which is the same as the present year. 3. Accounts for payment. Sums totalling £216.41 were passed, mainly being for the parish magazine and the auditors. 4. Planning applications. None has been received. 5. Trumpers Field. A request has been received by the District Council for the Burnham Terriers to use the pitch for association football on a regular basis. 6. Annual Parish Meeting. The date for this is 18th March 1987, and an agenda will be in either the February or March issue of the magazine, and various people are to be asked who will be able to contribute to the discussions. - 9 - 7. Sunday Trading. The District Council has advised us they will proceed against anyone on receipt of a specific complaint. 8. Highways. The condition of Court Lane has become very slippery, resulting in a number of cars sliding off the road. Potholes have appeared in various parts of the village and a site meeting with the County Council was requested so that Court Lane could be made safer. 9. Litter picker upper. An applicant has offered to undertake casual litter picking. The Parish Council were very pleased as it was one of the suggestions at last year 1 s parish meeting, and it was hoped that there will now be a significant improvement in the situation. January Meeting Highway Matters. Experimental speed ramps have appeared in some parts of the District, but their adoption generally is deemed unlikely. The Parish Council have requested Harcourt Road be considered for this experiment. Manor Farm. Following the Parish Cowicil 1 s enquiries, correspondence has passed between S.B. District Authority, Thames Water and Slough regarding work being carried out on this site, indicating that the various authorities have been alerted to the situation. Accounts. Payments this month include subscriptions to the Thames Amenity Forum and the Association of Parish Clerks. £25 has been paid to our litter collector , who has already made a considerable difference to certain unloved sites in the Parish. Planning Applications. Two applications were received, one for extensions at No.8 Harcourt Road, the Planning Committee requesting care be taken regarding boundary regulations, and the demolition of Little Piper 1 s Cottage, Meadow Way and the erection of 6 terraced cottages. This application was strongly objected to on the grounds of total unsuitability, precedence and traffic hazards. The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday March 18th. Gas Supply. No further correspondence has been received. Flood Relief Scheme. The proposed work connected with flood relief in the area was discussed. No doubt comments will be made to the appropriate authorities when the detailed plans have been studied. - 10 - • Visitors I Que stion Time. The Council was pl eased to welcome two members of the pu blic at question time. Their comment regarding the feebleness of dustbin liners was heartily endorsed by the Council. Gritting roads in the present Siberian weather is County Council 's responsibil ity. Complaints about undue noise and disturbance from the Village Hall during some outside bookings will be passed on to the Man agement Committee. The Council wholeheartedly supported the parishione rs ' complaints about the . fouling of pavements by dogs. This has become an unpleasant problem and reflects badly on some dog owners, who may not be aware that the fouling of pavements and grass verges is contrary to local bye -laws. Clerk-Salary Clerk-Office Allow. Petty Cash Printing & Stat. Hire of Rooms Insurance Subscriptions Parish Ne ws Don ation Audit Fees Loan Charges Grass Cutting + Recreation Ground Lighting-Energy -Mainten. Contingency Fund TOTALS ************************* PARISH BUDGET 1984/85 198 5/8 6 1986 / 1987 1987/88 Actual Actual Estimate Probable Recommended Estimate 420 90 87 75 32 60 74 200 88 24 so 220 147 (1 452 90 121 71 46 60 69 250 54 88 223 264 (1 only) + 1339 312 2906 2100 465 110 100 130 60 80 so 275 88 so so 250 only 360 insr) 177 2275 480 495 110 120 100 110 120 125 60 60 80 90 80 90 275 300 147 (2yrs) Bo 88 88 so 100 so 230 240 550 ( 4Qtrs. 400 from 85/86) 400 72 2770 2420 +Mower Costs only - Grass Cu tting covered by payments from B.C.C. The E4OO mentioned in the 1986/87 "Probable " column covers the refurbishment of 2 No tice Boards, the refurbishment of the Bus Shelter and the pu rchase of a po rtable typewriter. ********************************** - 11 - The Editor, Dear Sir, Meldrum, Boveney Road, Dorney Common . Many residents were surprised and very interested to read in the local paper about a possible scheme for flood water coming through Dorney Common. Should not the people on The Common, in Boveney Road have some details? We have heard nothing of this scheme although presumably it will not only affect the Village but also the houses on The Common, as there is only this road for all the heavy traffic that will be coming to the Common and to Boveney Lock . Should such a scheme. come into being, perhaps The Parish Council would see that we have details and particularly see the plans for the proposed landscaping beforehand and add any suggestions of our own? May I suggest that it is seen that a) a time limit be put to the completion of the landscaping. b) . that generous costing should be made for the landscaping. c) that this sum should be deposited BEFORE the scheme is begrm . This is because often, when the costs of a whole project prove higher than estimated and money rrms out, it is often the landscaping that is economized on and delayed. We should need to circumvent this ! Yours sincerely, Phyllis Wallbank . ************************* PRIEST-IN-CHARGE OF DORNEY Revd.Colin H. Pontin 3 Leigh Park, Datchet, Slough, Berks. SL3 9JP. Tel : Slough 40745 . ************************* - 12 - DORNEY SCHOOL December has, once again, proved to be a very busy and highly enjoyable end to the Autumn Term. This year, by way of variation, the eldest children took on the responsibility for the school play, and the younger children, ably assisted by the choir, performed the Nativity at the carol service. So on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of the last week of term, 'Prince Caspian ' was performed to packed houses of parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, governors and friends. It is quite a complicated play to act but the children turned both these nights into special occasions, ones that they can be proud of. They proved once again just how good Dorney School children can be , and also that a disastrous dress rehearsal, which it was, can still be turned into good performances. The term ended with the carol service which was also well attended . The younger children were delightful in their presentation of the Christmas Story. The choir really demonstrated just how well children can sing with a display that easily surpassed any other music event in the last two years. Other events that packed a hectic schedule were a trip for the whole school to the Theatre Royal, Windsor to see Joe Brown in "Babes in the Wood" , class Christmas Parties for all the children and a successful P . T.A. Christmas Dance . May I take this opportunity of thanking you all for your support for the school during the past year and wishing you all a very happy New Year. Christopher Luckin. CHURCHWARDENS : ********************** Mr. M.J. Armstrong Badgers, Village Road, Dorney. Burnham 5595 ********************** Mrs . J. Richmond Ranworth, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach . Maidenhead 26972 Dorney Babysitting Club . For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 3687 5 . - 1 3 - DORNEY W. I. - DECEMBER 1986 December being the Christmas party meeting we were not huddled together for warmth as we usually are in the Annexe but we spread our wings into the main Hall, which was very attractively decorated already for the festive season. We added to this with small tables covered with pretty tablecloths and really lovely table decorations made by the W. I. art group, a real work of art. The festive spirit now well and truly abounding Mrs. Harpur opened the meeting with a welcome to our visitors from Taplow and George Green W. I. and members who no longer belonged to Dorney W.I. The members of the new Committee were announced. Mrs. Hill was co-opted as Treasurer with Mrs. Cliff as Asst. Treasurer. Thanks were given to Mrs. Crane for organising a visit to Windsor Theatre, which proved to be a very pleasant occasion and greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks were also given to all who assisted with the Christmas Fayre. Having disposed of normal business a little more rapid than usual, relaxation and entertainment was the order of the day. We had a Christmas reading, by Mrs. Spencer, which was most enjoyable and put everyone in the right mood for the following Beetle Drive. This proved a quite hilarious occupation at the end of which all were thoroughly appreciative of the excellent tea provided. A basket of Christmas gifts was handed around for all to take their pick, and the afternoon ended with Christmas greetings to all. The Speaker for the January meeting will be Miss Sanderson on the West Side of America. As this will be the first meeting of the New Year it would be so nice and greatly appreciated to start off with some new members so if anyone interested do come along even if only for a test run to see what happens, you would be most welcome. W.I. Duties. Child Welfare Clinic: Mrs. Harpur and Mrs. Allen. Due to the inclement meeting in January. month. weather it was decided not to hold the W.I. It is hoped that we shall be more fortunate next **************************** - 14 - DORNEY GU IDES Before the Guides started back after the summer holidays 6 of the Company met to practise pitching a tent quickly and correctly for the Divisions Tent Pitching Competition. Just before the competition we learnt that we would go straight into the finals. On the Saturday the weather splendid, we arrived at Stoke Pages and laid out our picnic and duly watched the two District Rounds. Before the final we were allowed to see the tent we were to use and have a practise on our own. All too soon the final round started, it was quite nerve racking to watch, but eventually all had achieved putting the tent up. The judges walked around and marked the 3 patrols. Then they all had to take the tent down, this was a lot quicker but the tent had to be packed away correctly in the bag. This having been completed we waited for the judges to add up the marks. We were all asked to form a horseshoe then Margaret Search, one of the judges prepared to tell us the result. We could hardly believe our ears when it was announced we had won. What a marvellous end to a really good day. During September we welcomed Caroline Ashford and Emma Jones into the Company. At the end of October the guides held their annual Halloween evening, everyone dressed up and each patrol organised a game. There were prizes for the best and most original costume. During half-term. We held a coffee morning in aid of the 'Lands End Life Boat Appeal' at my house. We were really pleased, to be able to send £50 towards the appeal. My thanks to everyone who supported this. Our Open Evening was a great success, it was nice to see so many parents and friends 5 of the guides were able to gain their Hostess Badge. The evening concluded with the Company putting on a play called 'The Christmas Stranger•. Finally before Christmas we joined the District for a Carol Service at St. Peters Church, Burnham. During the service Barbara Davis the County D of E Adviser presented Tracey Perryman with the Gold D of E Badge. The following Badges have been gained by- Victoria Robb & Johanna Griffith - First Aid. Backwoodsman. Caroline Brooke, Kristina Richmond & Siobham Vint - Backwoodsman. Juliette Hagan, Sara Morrison & Fiona Macleod - Backwoodsman. Hostess. Rhiannon Gittins & Beth Geary - Backwoodsman. Service Flash. Gill Langston. ************************** - 15 - NATURE NOTES - DECEMBER/JANUARY The usual winter visitors are here and there has been one rare sighting on the lake near the Bath Road and Taplow railway bridge. A Great Northern Diver has been there some days. It is as large as a goose and its Winter plumage is rather dull being dark greyish brown. In summer it is quite attractive having a black and white chequered pattern. A female Goldeneye was also there. She is dark brown above and white below but the bright yellow eye makes identification fairly easy. Field mice have taken up residence under the floor boards of a house in the village in large numbers and have had the cheek to carry off the conkers belonging to the small son of the family. Many fungi have survived as the weather has been reasonably mild. I found a group of Parasol Mushrooms and some cup fungi on a heap of sand in our drive. Although the colour of this particular cup fungi is a dull beige, the shape is attactive and I have not seen this specie in our area before. My husband saw a weasel running across the road at the junction of Old Marsh Lane and the M4 bridge. It was holding something in its jaws. Probably it had just made a kill and been disturbed. The blackbird with the lame leg has come back into the garden and we also have a very tame robin which comes unusually close to my husband when he is digging so as not to miss any dainty dish turned up by the fork. During our walks we have seen many long tailed tits, goldfinches busily feeding on seeds and flocks of bramblings, one numbering at least thirty birds. The heron is around again and often seen circling gardens very low down. I hope goldfish ponds are well secured. Although the hawthorn berries have long been eaten there is still plenty of food about so I did not feel too regretful at shooing away a wood pigeon which had taken a fancy to my sprouts. We put out food for most• types of bird and it is a pleasure to watch them. Many of the commoner plants are still blooming and some wild plum trees are in flower. Now all it changed as our country shows its infinite variety with snow and temperatures plummeting below zero. Hungry birds flock into our garden. A fieldfare came and they only visit us when it is really cold. The landscape may look bleak but "Nature gives to every time and season a beauty of its own11 • (Charles Dickens). L. Parker. - 16 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. 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SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES SUNDAY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 8. 00a.m. 10.2 0a.m. 10.30a.m. 8. 00a.m. 10.30a.m. PRIEST-IN-CHARGE OF DORNEY CHURCHWARDEN Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Holy Communion Family Service Revd. Colin H. Pontin 3 Leigh Park, Datchet, Slough, Berks, SL3 9JP. Tel: Slough 40745 Mrs. J. Richmond Ranworth, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 26972 To contact the Revd. Colin Pontin either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 • ISSUE NO. 2/8 7 MARCH, 1987 E D I T O R I A L ***************** I am back to my aren't we lucky theme. Aren't we lucky in this village to have a field - Trumpers Field, an open space where we can play football, fly kites, ride bikes, play rounders, and in one instance a long time ago have a sponsored walk to raise money for the Village Hall. What a pity it has been fouled so by dogs. Not that the dogs can be blamed because after all they know no better. Unfortunately it is not possible to do hardly any of the above for fear of falling into a pile of you know what. Much the same can be said for the roads around here as well. In fact almost any public place is considered to be a dogs• lavatory and yet if humans indulged in such nasty habits there would be an outcry. I sound holier than thou, but in fact I have just acquired a dug, not mine, but he needs exercise and this is how I come to really notice how bad the problem is. My dog has had accidents but I do try to control it, and in fact take along a plastic bag and some tissue with me. It is an extremely unpleasant job picking it up, but he is my responsibility and how much more unpleasant it must be to have to clean up after someone else's dog. ******************* - 1 - From Revd.Colin Pontin. One of the exciting things about moving into a new house in the late summer is the appearance in the garden, at this time of the year, of spring bulbs which you never knew were there. A whole rash of snowdrops have put in an appearance outside of my study window; a lovely reminder that Spring is definitely on the way. It is during Springtime that the church remembers its beginnings; the passion and death of Our Lord and the joyful resurrection on Easter Day. Before that, however, we have the period of Lent. A time when Christ was preparing himself and his disciples for his death, when his body would be broken and his blood shed for the salvation of mankind. So too, for us, Lent is a time of preparation for a new start. A time for examining our faith and ourselves, the way we respond to the call of Christ and our Christian commitment to those around us. Our Lent course this year will be a follow-up to the 'Faith in The City' report which was produced by the Archbishops Commission in 1 985. The report outlined the great needs of our inner-cities and challenged our Christian concern. The course is entitled "It's For You" and is designed to help us face the problems of Urban Priority Areas and to hear what God is saying to us through them. To reach perhaps, a better understanding of the difficulties which confront the people living in these areas, to identify with them and to channel our thought, our prayers and our action. The course will take place in The Vicarage at 8.00 p.m. on certain Thursday evenings during Lent commencing on Thursday 12th March. It will be in the form of a discussion group/s when we will look at some of the problems and see what the Bible has to say to us about our Christian responsibilities and commitment. lf you would like to attend this course please come along on the 12th March. The group work will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a cup of tea or coffee. I look forward to seeing you. Colin Pontin. Two 1. reminders:- A Confirmation service has been arranged for July. If you are thinking of Confirmation it is not too late to join the preparation classes. Please contact me as soon as possible. 2. Please note the change in Service pattern this month. The 29th March, usually a service of Mattins, will be a Mothering Sunday Family Service. (Mattins will be held on the following Sunday 5th April.) ************************************** - 2 - 15th March 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 22nd March 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a .m. Sidesman 8 .00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 3.00 p.m. 29th March 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 2ND SUNDAY IN LENT Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Eastgate Mr. Pepler Mrs. Robb Luke 19: 41 to end 1 John 4, 1-6 Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs . Richmond Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Liney Mr. King Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Mrs. Palmer Mr . & Mrs . Robb 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT Luke 9, 18-27 Colossians 1: 24 to end Pepler & Mrs. Parker CHILDRENS FESTIVAL SERVICE AT DATCHET. Holy Communion Family Service 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT MOTHERING SUNDAY Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Belcher Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Mrs. Richmond All at church. Reading to be advised. Mrs. Eastgate & Mrs. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Hayton *******The meeting for the appointment by parishioners of Churchwardens for the parish of st. James, Dorney will be held at the Vicarage at 8 p.m. on Wednesday 1st April followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting when elections will be held for two parochial representatives to the Deanery Synod, Parochial Church Council representatives and Sidesmen. ******* ******************** - 3 - 5th April 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a. m . Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee BAPTISM February 7th 1987 5TH SUNDAY IN LENT Holy Communion Mattins Mr . Booth Mr . Hayton Mrs . Pepler Miss Breslin, Mrs. Mrs. Baker Matthew 20 : 17-28 B.C.P. Exodus 2: 23- 3:20 King & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Butcher Leopold Philip Dorney Palmer LENT CHARITY LUNCHES Charity lunches will be held every Thursday during Lent from 12 .00 noon - 2.00 p.m. at the homes listed below. Do come and support them, they are most enjoyable as well as helping various charities, each hostess chooses to which charity the money raised will be given. March 5th - Joy Richmond, 31, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. March 12th Sarah Armstrong, Badgers, Village Road, Dorney. March 19th - Bridget Ames - Pear Tree Cottage, Dorney. March 26th - Avril Poole - 17 , Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. April 2nd - Alison Fell - Old Dimmings, Village Road, Dorney. April 9th - Margaret Perryman - Waverley, Lake End Road, Taplow. April 16th - Gill Hayton, 46, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. ********************** ********************** I wish to thank e veryone who gave to Mrs. Watson's collection. The total donated was E35. Pat Guider. ************************ - 4 - DORNEY PARISH-ETON COLLEGE PROJECT The Wardens Desk March 1987 As most of you will already know, the Project has many of it ' s weekends taken up with church and youth groups, using the facilities for confirmation and conferences. Then many of the school holidays are taken with holidays for children from the inner cities. we are also seeking to use the mid week term times to gain a better standing as a useful resource. Elizabeth the Assistant Warden, has been meeting and trying to encourage YTS scheme organisers that we have a facility for residential conferences. She has been working to produce a course which uses local places of interest and some further afield. The course it is hoped, will help to develop personal abilities, leisure interests, and leadership potential. The activities, will include orienteering, boating, canoeing/Kayaking, walking, and a visit to the site of a fictional story about the rabbits on 1 watership Down', swimming and an ingenuity test. So far this year, there have been two meetings of the young people from Dorney church, who are forming a Youth group. There is not a name as yet, but there may be one soon, please watch this space. If you are aged 11 to 15 and would like to join this group, we meet on the second Sunday evening of each month between 7 p.m. and 9 p.rn. The programme consists of various fun games, music (with everyone bringing some sort of musical instrument) singing, drama and quizzes. We will also be having occasicnalextra activities to go out and about together. The Project has a video recorder, and we are beginning to put together a library of suitable films. So far we have recently purchased the BBC ' Drugwatch' video with the 'just say No 1 slogan. It is moving and infollllative, and we will be showing this to interested parents or children from the locality on Monday 9th March 1987, at 8 p.m. There will be space for about 30 to come, but it will have to be first cane. Adrian Cotterill Warden at the Eton/Dorney Project. ************* ********************************* The Annual Parish Council Meeting to be held on 18th March 1987 in the Village Hall at 8 p.m. ********************************* - 5 - ************** Wednesday 11th March Friday 13th March Wednesday 18th March Friday 10th April Sunday 12th April Sunday 10th May DIARY OF EVENTS Burnham Grammer School Parents' Assoc. Save our School @ 8.00 p.m. at the school. D.D.H.S. Steak Pie Supper Dorney Parish Council AGM, Village Hall @ 8.00 p. m. D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine D.D.H.S. Spring Gardens Competition D.D.H.S. Bring & Buy Sale July - date to be advised D.D.H.S. Open Evening Sunday 19th Saturday 25 th Saturday 5th Saturday 19th Friday 23 rd Friday 20 th 1988 July July September September October November D.D.H.S. Swnmer Gardens Competition D.D.H.S. Barbecue D.D.H.S. Summer Show D.D.H.S. Harvest Supper D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine D.D.H. S. A.G.M. Saturday 16th January D.D.H.S. Winter Dance * See elsewhere in the magazine for Charity Lunches. DORNEY WOMEN'S INST ITUTE DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P. C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2. 30 p. m. Meet first Monday of every month for P. T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8. 00p.M. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of every other month at 7.45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting. First Wed nesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage . ************************ - 6 - .. • • DORNEY W.I. - February Meeting After the inclement weather in January, which caused the cancellation of our meeting, we looked forward to better prospects for February, and so it proved to be, and with an excellent attendance of members. A full muster works wonders for the general atmosphere of a meeting, generating greater interest and reaction to matters discussed, and so this months meeting set us off to a good start for 1987 - hopefully to continue. The Monthly News Letter and correspondence produced various items of interest concerning outings and meetings in which members may like to participate. For the Art Class, an outing to the National Trust village of Lacock, in Wiltshire on May 14th. At Aylesbury on April 13th, a day with Colin Tarn, who will be entertaining at the Piano with music including works of Ivor Novello and other popular composers. A Ramble is being organised at Cliveden on May 13th. A Home Economics Regional Meeting is being held at the W. I. Institute, Taplow on 23rd March and there is to be a demonstration of Sugar Paste Icing with Frills. On 22nd April four members are required to attend a meeting at Aylesbury for a briefing on the Resolutions to be put forward at the A.G.M. at the Albert Hall. The Annual Council Meeting, at which the Speaker will be Captain Peter Jackson on "From Midshipman to Master", has been arranged for 29th April, at Aylesbury and two members will be required to attend. An item of interest in the News Letter concerned a Transport Guide. The Bucks.Council for Voluntary Service in co-operation with the B.C.C. has complied a guide on alternative and voluntary transport schemes in the County. Voluntary transport schemes do not provide a free service, the user pays the organiser/driver a small amount to cover running costs. Many different schemes are described. The guide is available free of charge from Libraries or from the Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service, Walton House, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP21 7QQ on receipt of s.a.e. (9in.x 6½in) . Members are invited to design "A Countrywoman's Garden" for the 1 987 N. F.W.I. Design Award. NFWI and Bridgemere Garden World, Bridgemere, Nantwich have plans to translate the winning entry into reality at the 1988 Chelsea Flower Show. Further details can be obtained, on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope to Stuart Lodge. Closing date for entries on May 1st. A most interesting demonstration and talk on the Art of Spinning was given this month by Mrs. Montague. She connnenced her talk by - 7 - explaining how she had become interested in this art. Due to having an area of grass which required repeated mowing it was decided to keep sheep, this provided wool, so she decided to learn how to spin, with the result she makes lovely garments for her family and sheepskin rugs. She had a whole fleece for us to see, and demonstrated how the strands were produced and spun on the wheel, quite a complicated and time consuming process. Listening to Mrs. Montague proved how some people utilise their time, their skills and products to hand to the utmost, while so many of us are content to fritter the time away. A lesson perh aps! As a result of a very generous offer on the part of Miss Kilpatrick and Miss Strugnell, they are providing Teas for the meetings. This entails quite a considerable effort on their part and members are requested to assist them by putting out the required crockery and the washing-up afterwards. Tea and delicious cakes were provided this month and their efforts were greatly appreciated. The Speaker next month will be Mrs. Clemance on Cookery - Looking forward to Spring . The competition will be a small Cake, decorated suitably for Spring. W.I. Duties - Child Welfare Clinic, Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Cobb. ********************************** THE PARISH PUMP Notes on a Parish Council Meeting held on 10th February . 1. Highway Matters . It was noted that potholes have been repaired. f The County Council is to make up the banks and verge and put up reflector posts to try and stop the frequent occasions of cars sliding off the road along Court Lane . Speed ramps along Harcourt Road - the County Council tells us that each one costs in excess of E2, O00, and therefore it is unlikely that they will be installed . - 8 - f 2. Refuse Sacks. The poor quality appears to have been a temporary measure when the original supplies had run out. We hope so. we are to raise the matter of rubbish being left on the road after a bag has split during the normal collection. The dustmen do not have dustpans and brushes and so there are often bits left behind. 3. Annual Meeting. Final Agenda will be: Chairman's Introduction, Parish Precept Best Kept Village Compe tition Litter Collection Seddings Charity Planning Matters Dorney/Eton Project Manor Farm/Perry Oaks Sewage Works Gas Supply to village Maidenhead Flood Relief Scheme - presentation by the Thames Water Authority Eton College Rowing Course - presentation by Eton College 4. Pl ayground Equipment will have an official inspection, shortly . 5. Dog messes on footpaths. 'l'his messy matter is causing distress dirty shoes and carpets to many people in the vill age. In the past it has been difficult to do anything about this, but a byelaw is in operation and the District Council has said that they will prosecute anybody, providing they have a case which will stand in court, that is to say someone has to give evidence against the offending dog owne r/handler. Obviousl y, this could lead to dispute so it was suggested that an easy way would be to photograph the offending hound which if likely to be ferocious could be done with a tele-photo lens. This 'snap' would be useful evidence . 6. Maidenhead Flood Relief Scheme . A general discussion took place but no conclusions were reached in view of the fact that the Thames Water Authority were going to make their form al presentation to the village at the Annual Parish Meeti ng . Readers may know that one of the options to relieve the potential flooding in Maidenhead is to create another river Thames channel running from just north of Skindles on our side of the river, through Barge Farm at Taplow, under the motorway to the east of Dorney Reach , past Cl imo's corner and Dorney Court and out across the southern end of Dorney Common to re-oin the river below Boveney Lock . - 9 - 7. Eton College proposed rowing course. This course may form a part of the Flood Relief Scheme. A 2,000 metre course which would be straight would run from the Barge Path near Clime ' s Corner to Boveney. Eton College are to present their proposals at the Parish Meeting. 8 . 9 . 10. 11 . 12. 13 . After this meeting, a full report of the two proposals will appear in the Parish Magazine, together with a digest of the comments made at that meeting. Planning Matters. with reference to near High field. No comments were made by the Parish Council revised plans for a new house at Old Marsh Lane, Marsh Lane, Taplow. It was reported that the District Council are taking enforcement action in respect of a number of contraventions in that area, in particular at Glebe Close, Arnerden and at the 'occlusion site'. Accounts. A total of £142.52 was passed for payment, which consists of the normal items, with the addition of £19. 11 for equipment for our litter picker; £25 for the litter picker himself and £38 for the hire of the Village Hall for the Parish council meetings for a year. Rubbish container programme. The skips will be placed in the normal places around the village between the following dates: 27th April to 11th May; 22nd July to 10th August; 26th October to 9th November; and 25th January to 8th February, 1988. After a long discussion a new replacement st􀎛le on one of the footpatr􀎜s was considered to be unnecessary as there was no fence on either side of where it used to be. European Environmental Improvement Year (it's 1987) . we thought it would be nice to have a new footpath across the recreation ground, wide enough for prams to be pushed and for the infirm to be able to walk with the walking stick. Mud on roads once again. Concern was expressed about mud being brought onto the roads. A letter is to be written to all the farms in the village. We seek to avoid an accident before one occurs. ******************************* - 10 - .. • • VISIT TO KENSINGTON PALACE MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER, 1986 Despite a few mishaps this was certainly an afternoon to remember when I was invited to Kensington Palace to be presented with my Queen's Guide brooch, by H.R.H. Princess Margaret. To those of you unfamiliar with the new syllabus of the Guide Movement, the Queen's Guide has now been taken up to the older section - Rangers and Young leaders (16-1 9 years) , with the standard of the award greatly increased, now being on a par with the Queen •s Scout Award. It is now very challenging and involves taking part in a training scheme to be of service to the community and carrying out 15 hours of service - I learnt to bellring; service in Guiding; service in the Home; service overseas, which has a broad syllabus encompassing learning about the EEC, UN, Commonwealth, developing countries and also carrying out practical service to help a developing country; service as a Citizen, covering Parliament, the Electoral System, and the Judicial System and finally an Enterprise which entailed organizing and doing a 50 mile hike through the Cotswolds, studying village churches en-route. This syllabus has now been running for 2􀎚 years and the first 50 of us who have attained this Award were invited to Kensington Palace by Princess Margaret (who is President of the Girl Guide Association) . For myself the journey to London was very short, but for others this meant travelling from Scotland, Wales and other parts of England. We all met at Guide Headquarters where we were issued with name tags and for some of us minor uniform repairs were carried out e.g. sewing on buttons that suddenly fall off (good thing our motto's "Be Prepared ") . We were told how the presentation would run and how to address H.R.H. by our Chief Commissioner before climbing aboard a coach and heading for Kensington Palace. Fortunately by the time we reached the Palace it had stopped raining so we didn 1 t have to make a mad dash inside. Once in we went into the library, where we weaved ourselves around the room getting into alphabetical order, checking hats, ties etc. were straight and trying to remember how to address Princess Ma rgaret. The first time it was to be Your Royal Highness, but after that was it M'arm or M'am? - probably not the latter as that rhymed with Pam. It was surprising to us that Princess Margaret didn't wear uniform, nor was it the usual Guide left hand shake (another thing to remember !) We were each called through to be presented with our brooches and then went through to the drawing room for afternoon tea. This was quite a - 11 - fascinating room, full of many ornaments - obviously gifts received on her many travels. Whilst having tea, of sandwiches and homemade cakes, we were split into small groups so that Princess Margaret could come to speak to us on a more individual basis - asking us how long the Award had taken us, what we enjoyed doing most from it and what we were all doing now. Our visit was over within an hour and it was then back to Headquarters to head for home (when we managed to go in the right direction on the tube! ! ) I t is certainly a day that shall stay in the forefront of my mind for many years. Tracey Perryman. ****************************** •: ***********************************************************-t,.• •! BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL •! •."' -P- AR-E-NT-S'- A-S-SOC- IA--TION- .•"' • • •!• Invites you to a meeting !•• !• "SAVE OUR SCHOOL" !• !•• A progress report ••! ! :,..c--rri, F I G H T ! • • • • •"'• A G A I N S T "'•• • • ••"' C L O S U R E ••+: • • •! WEDNESDAY 11 TH MARCH •! "'•• 8 .oo p.m. at th e sch oo1 . •+:• • • •!. -A -L-L- -A -R-E- -W E- -L-C O- -M E- !•• • • ************************************************************* - 12 - NATURE NOTES - JANUARY/FEBRUARY Ni ne days of snow and bitterly cold weather were followed by a milder spell which turned the landscape green with new grow th. Cow parsley and hemlock have pushed up their leaves from the beginning of Autumn and withstand icy conditions. My husband's walks by the river have been productive for bird sightings. There was a large flock of immigrant starlings which differ from the native birds by a brown beak instead of yellow but these had moved on before the end of January. There were huge gatherings of pochards and tufted duck which seemed to increase by the day. Cormorants were much in evidence and great crested grebes were plentiful. One European Goldeneye was seen. All these were in the quieter waters nearer Boveney. An unusual visitor came into the garden. A beautiful bird the size of a collar dove, slender build, bright russet breast with two black bars on the wing enclosing a white bar appeared but this is no native specie or possible winter visitor. It must have escaped from an aviary. During another walk on 30th January large numbers of bullfinches were seen and a great spotted woodpecker near the trac k which leads up to the church. A comical sight was fifteen magpies huddled together in the same tree as if they were holding a meeting. A pair of widgeon were also seen. The male is handsome, mainly blue grey with a chestnut head and buff crown. The female, brownish in colour is drab in comparison. Our next river walk was on the mild, faintly misty day of 4th February. Many of the ducks forced to seek refuge on the Thames as the gravel pits were frozen have left but there are still plenty to be seen. There were dabchicks or little grebe and a lone Canada goose by Monkey Island. We came upon a group of black headed gulls at bath time , noisily splashing and preening. Courting has already begun in some instances. We spotted a pair of mallards cheek to cheek. Chaffinches drive away by the icy wea ther are returning and there were long tailed tits tow ards Sev eney. Here the reed grass grows along the edges of fields and in beds .The tall stems bear large silky flower heads which have turned brown and silver grey. Silhouetted against the pale sky the reed beds gave the scenery a fen like appearance. A large fox came into the garden of a friend in Marsh Lane in broad daylight and seemed reluctant to lea ve. The mating season has commenced and the night can be rent with barking and howling to attract a partner. - 13 - Already the March moth is coming into my husband's light trap which is used for keeping records and photography purposes. It is brown and cream with patches of pale peach. The pale brindled beauty also came. Brownish in colour, the spots of gold over the wings make it seem as if it had been dappled with gilt. The beauty of both moths is in the intricate pattern on the wings. The females wingless. Hazel and alder catkins have burst into golden bloom proving that Spring is just round the corner. L. Parker. ******************** JUMBLE SALE -STH FEBRUARY ********************* The Jumble Sale made £183 towards the charities that the Church supports. There were many nearly new Childrens Clothes too good for Jumble, which have been held over for a stall at the Eton Action Fair in September where they will make better prices. Victoria will run this in aid of The Sue Ryder Foundation and she requests that if you find any more nice clothes or anything saleable before then please contact us. Mary Robb. ************************ HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED FOR FRENCH STUDENTS 6-9 APRIL. STUDENTS OUT ALL DAY. FOR DETAILS TELEPHONE, MAIDENHEAD 782845. ********************** Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 14 - Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service Walton House. Wal1on Street. Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 700 Tel:Aylesbury 21036 Cha,rman: Mrs M Thacl